Background
Although enhancing physical activity (PA) is important for physical and cognitive recovery of stroke patients, the role of nurses in supporting an active lifestyle is underused during the inpatient rehabilitation treatment.

Objective
1) To identify nurses’ perspectives on their current and potential role;
2) To identify influencing factors to support an active lifestyle of stroke patients during inpatient rehabilitation treatment.

Methods
- Three focus groups with 18 nurses (EQF level 3-6) were conducted in three Dutch rehabilitation centres (Den Haag, Leiden, Arnhem) each focus group consisting of 5-8 nurses.
- The transcribed data were analysed using framework method. The data was coded by 2 researchers. Afterwards checked to align the codes and themes until consensus was reached.